New local climate action research
How do some local climate projects achieve such remarkable impact? Carbon Copy commissioned leading sustainability consultancy Eunomia to conduct UK-wide research and find out what makes some place-based climate and nature projects successful. The new report, titled From Footprint to Changeprint, was published in March 2026.
The information and insights are useful to all kinds of change makers, from project owners and community leaders to decision makers in the public, private and third sector. What makes the research findings exciting is their relevance to so many people and different organisations.
Key report findings
Success is possible everywhere.
Success factors can be copied.
Three core characteristics underpin success.
One size does not fit all.
The report’s findings are based on desk research and in-depth interviews with highly successful projects across the UK to give a 360-degree perspective across diverse case studies. Combined with analysis and synthesis of meta-data, the recommendations are well grounded and robust. Three core characteristics and twelve success factors for high-impact local climate action are identified, together with top tips for practitioners to achieve real results and create a bigger Changeprint.
